Boy Name
Cephus
Cephus is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Cephus is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Cephus often also consider Cephas.
Cephus meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Cephus has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cephus as C·E·P·H·U·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cephus is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Cephus variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Cephusa, Cephuse, Cephusy, Cephu.
- Nicknames: Cep and C.
- Middle names: Pair Cephus with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Cephus middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cephas, Chavis, Chavez, Claus, Cleatus — full picks on the sibling names for Cephus guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cephus? Browse our names like Cephus guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Cephus
What does the name Cephus mean?
Cephus has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Cephus?
The exact origin of Cephus is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Cephus?
Cephus has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cephus a boy's or girl's name?
Cephus is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Cephus in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cephus sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Cephus?
Names that share Cephus's sound and style include Cephas, Chavis, Chavez, Claus, Cleatus.
What middle names pair well with Cephus?
Good middle-name fits for Cephus pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cephus is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cephus is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cephus?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cephus share its rhythm without rhyming — Cephas, Chavis, Chavez all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.